Fruit Trees For Sale in Namibia

What is Fruit Trees ?

A fruit tree is a tree which bears fruit that is consumed or used by animals and humans — all trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries of flowers containing one or more seeds. In horticultural usage, the term “fruit tree” is limited to those that provide fruit for human food.

Fruit Trees For Sale in Namibia

The Windhoek nurseries are open 6 days a week and specialize in Namibian Indigenous species as well as Southern African waterwise plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fruit trees grow in Namibia?

Namibia’s Variety of Wild Fruits and Vegetables

• Manketti fruit, also known as Schinziophyton rautanenii.
• Marula fruit, also known as Sclerocarya birrea.
• Corky monkey orange, also known as Strychnos cocculoides.
• Water root kambro, also known as Fockea angustifolia.
• Horned melon, also known as Cucumis metuliferus.

Which fruit tree makes the most money?

What are The Most Profitable Fruit Trees to Grow?

• Apples. Depending on where you live, you may be able to grow apples at home without too much difficulty.
• Pears. Pear trees are fairly easy to grow and can also be very profitable.
• Grapes.
• Cherries.
• Plums.

What is the fastest producing fruit tree?

Mango Trees

Mango fruit trees only take between one and two years to be ready to produce fruit from the time of planting, with some varieties growing fruit even sooner. Mango trees grow quickly in the right environment. The Glenn Mango variety bears fruit the fastest!

What fruits are imported to Namibia?

During the 2018/2019 financial year, Namibia imported over 8,300 tons of apples, 5,084 tonnes of bananas, 3,347 tonnes of oranges, 1,114 tonnes of pears, and, 998 tonnes of grapes. In terms of value, the country imported fruits worth about N$210 million in 2017/2018 and N$209 million in 2018/2019 (NAB, 2022).

Can you grow apples in Namibia?

The Roots’ apple project is the first ever commercial apple orchard in Namibia and produces apples in different sizes.

What trees are in highest demand?

Walnut trees are always one of the most demanded trees in the wood industry. Oaks, maples, cherry, and ashes are also valuable trees. A high-quality veneer tree with a large diameter can be worth a lot but they are rare. A common rule is the bigger the log, the more it is worth.

What is the easiest fruit to farm?

• Strawberries.
• Raspberries.
• Blueberries.
• Figs.
• Gooseberries.
• Apples.
• Blackberries.
• Honeyberries.

What fruit trees last the longest?

The fruit of olives are botanically classed as a drupe, like the fruit of a peach or plum, and therefore appear in the list. They’re also one of the longest-lived trees, that can live well over 1,000 years.

What fruits take the shortest time to grow?

Strawberries, blackberries and raspberries are some of the fastest-growing fruits. They produce the fastest fruiting the second year, compared to blueberries that can take three to five years before producing berries. Fruits generally take longer to mature than vegetables, but some are faster than others.

What fruit tree needs the most water?

Nectarines, peaches and citrus are most dependent on adequate water. Removing most or all of the fruit from apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums (prunes) and citrus can help the trees survive a very dry year by using about 20 to 30 percent less water.